Grants for Nonprofits

Browse Grants by Category

Explore current grant opportunities in our regularly updated database, organized by category to help nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals find the funding they need.

Aging and Seniors

Grants and funding for nonprofits,for-profits and small businesses that provide services for the aging and senior citizen populations.

485 grants

Arts and Culture

Search for art and culture grants on GrantWatch.com including grants for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual, local arts, events and more.

2625 grants

Capital Funding

Capital funding grants for nonprofits, for-profits and small businesses.

1770 grants

Children

GrantWatch brings you grants to provide services for children.

1514 grants

Community Services

GrantWatch is the number one resource for community service grants including health, human services, education and the arts.

4471 grants

Conflict Resolution

GrantWatch features grants that stop bullying in schools and educate to eliminate racism and bias in local communities.

37 grants

Disabilities

Discover current grants to benefit individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities, including and mental health conditions. Funding support services, advocacy, education, and accessible programming for children and adults with disabilities.

540 grants

Community and Economic Development

Grants to encourage community economic development and promote economic stability to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

1916 grants

Elementary Education

Discover current grants for elementary education, primary schools and middle schools. Funding available for public, private, religious, and charter schools, and school districts focused on K–8 educational programs.

999 grants

Environment and Conservation

Search hundreds of environment grants to promote environmentally sustainable workplaces, neighborhoods and schools.

1727 grants

Faith Based

Check out GrantWatch for faith based grants supporting at-risk youth, crime victims and community organizations.

813 grants

Financial Assistance

The scope of financial assistance grants can include financially struggling adults and families and nonprofit organizations.

363 grants

Small Business

Grants to Individuals to start or grow a small business including grants for women, minorities and veterans.

1358 grants

Health and Medical

Medical and healthcare grants for organizations, clinicians, researchers, individuals, and others in the health field.

2752 grants

Higher Education

Discover current grants for higher education, IHEs, trade schools, colleges, and universities. Explore funding for campus activities, research initiatives, and educational programs.

1192 grants

Entrepreneurs and Startups

Grants for New Entrepreneurs and Startups

210 grants

EMS and Homeland Security

Grants to nonprofits and community emergency services for Homeland & National Security funding.

218 grants

Homeless

Discover current grants for homelessness prevention, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and support services. Funding can support basic needs like housing, food, clothing, and programs addressing homelessness.

236 grants

Housing

Discover current grants for housing development, community housing projects, affordable housing, low-cost housing initiatives, HUD programs, rental assistance, building upgrades, and home improvements.

708 grants

International

Discover current grants for international programs, global development, humanitarian aid, and cross-border initiatives. Funding supports organizations based locally that implement projects abroad to improve health, education, economic development, and disaster relief.

558 grants

Justice and Juvenile Justice

Local and national Juvenile Justice Grants for programs supporting at risk youth, incarcerated youth & young adults.

232 grants

Literacy and Libraries

Grants for libraries and literacy grants for nonprofits, schools, early literacy grants, health literacy, and financial literacy .

548 grants

Mental Health

Mental health grants for nonprofits, organizations, clinicians, researchers and other professionals operating in the mental health field.

736 grants

Nutrition and Food

Grants for Food Pantries, Food Assistance Programs, and School Nutrition and Exercise Programs.

791 grants

Operating Support

Grants for Operational Support, Operating Expenses, General Overhead, and General Costs for Nonprofits and Businesses.

524 grants

Preschool

Discover current grants for preschools, kindergarten, Pre-K, childcare centers, daycare programs, and family care providers. Funding supports early childhood education, child development, curriculum enrichment, and school readiness.

785 grants

Preservation

Historical preservation of land, homes, historical buildings, libraries, museums, film and art.

693 grants

Refugee and Immigrant

Grant for refugees and immigrants including instruction for English-language, citizenship and integration, immigrant women and parenting education programs.

146 grants

Research and Evaluation

Research grants encompassing life sciences, social science, medical research, agriculture research, STEM literacy research and more.

1103 grants

Science

Grants for science education, technology, computer science, information science, engineering, human sciences, social, behavioral and economic sciences.

612 grants

Secondary Education

Discover current grants for secondary education at public, private, religious, and charter high schools, and school districts. Funding supports grades 9–12, educational programs and student outcomes.

1072 grants

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence grants encompassing counseling, prevention, education, legal aid, mental health services and financial support.

142 grants

Special Education

Discover current grants for special education programs, supporting students with special needs, physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and learning impairments. Funding is available for teacher training, curriculum development, and accessibility enhancements for students.

29 grants

Sports and Recreation

Sports grants and recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity.

933 grants

Substance Abuse

Grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations for the prevention, treatment and recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.

204 grants

Technology

Technology grants for nonprofits, for-profits and small businesses, including RFPs, applications for foundation grants and corporate grants.

769 grants

Transportation

Transportation grants for organizations to provide seniors, single mothers, the disabled, college students and individuals with transportation.

417 grants

Veterans and Military

Grants for veterans, veteran serving organizations, include programs for the disabled veteran, small business grants, grants supporting veterans and their families.

196 grants

Women

Grants for women entrepreneurs, seed money to individual women, including college grants, small business grants and grants for minority women.

364 grants

Workforce

Workforce development grants, career training, workforce shortage, and workforce health.

1781 grants

Youth and At-Risk Youth

Grants for youth out of school, disadvantaged youth, grants for youth sports, at-risk youth and youth shelters.

1743 grants

Teachers

Discover current grants for teachers to support classroom projects, educational programs, school supplies, professional development, and to recognize excellence in teaching. Funding is available for educators, instructors, and school staff from Pre-K to higher education.

256 grants

Students

Discover current grants for student learning, development, academic advancement, classroom projects, enrichment programs, out-of-school activities and support for underserved students. Funding supports students across K–12 and higher education.

182 grants

Travel and Tourism

Discover current grants for travel and tourism development and marketing, cultural tourism events and festivals. Funding is also available for educational travel and professional development through travel.

381 grants

Pets and Animal Wildlife

Grants to schools, nonprofits and habitat preservation organizations for the support of animal welfare, preservation and endangered species grants.

536 grants

Individual

Grants for individuals: Teachers, students, homeowners, veterans, Native Americans, new Immigrants and American citizens.

1817 grants

College Scholarship

Discover current grants, scholarships, and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral candidates, students, and early-career faculty. Funding available for individuals, educational entities, organizations, and government agencies to support academic research, career development, and advanced coursework at colleges and universities.

150 grants

Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief Grants encompass environmental disasters that have impacted individuals, schools and beyond.

467 grants

In-Kind Support

In-kind grants are non-monetary grants in the form of donations of supplies, goods and equipment, free marketing, consulting services, pro-bono services, volunteer work, volunteer staff,.

396 grants

Municipalities

Municipal grants for municipalities and local government agencies.

2415 grants

Farming and Agriculture

Agricultural and rural grants for nonprofits, businesses and individuals in economically distressed communities, agriculture research, agriculture education and community agriculture projects.

300 grants

Business

GrantWatch brings you grants for small business including international, state and local grants.

1358 grants

BIPOC

Grants to nonprofits, schools, businesses and government agencies led by or serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as Native and Latinx populations.

1942 grants

Awards

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

179 grants

Quality of Life

Discover grants that improve quality of life, promote social connections, and support local programs. Funding enhances well-being, addresses community needs, and supports activities that lead to a positive impact and a better quality of life.

1519 grants

Coronavirus COVID-19

Discover current COVID-19 grants, loans, and funding opportunities to support individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and communities impacted by the pandemic. Funding aids response efforts, recovery initiatives, economic recovery, and community support.

57 grants

Social Justice

Discover current grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice.

675 grants

Energy

Discover current grants for energy efficiency, clean energy programs, green technology, solar energy, and renewable energy development. Funding supports reduced energy use, infrastructure security, and economic growth through sustainable energy initiatives.

247 grants

Education

Discover current grants for STEM, literacy, education, schools, advocacy, skills training, and community learning. Funding is available for a wide range of programs and organizations.

4356 grants

Climate Change

Discover grants for climate change research, sustainability projects, and environmental programs. Find funding to support action and long-term solutions.

151 grants

Women-Owned Startups and Businesses

Discover current grants, funding, and in-kind support for women-owned startups, female entrepreneurs, and women in business. Explore funding opportunities accepting applications!

11 grants